Elm Daybed Low Table antique-seat with the right hand columns

with the right hand columns denoting decimals

they make lovely wall hangings

The plates on these ones are etched with the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac

Newly made from reclaimed pine

They are given an antiqued appearance and make beautiful decorative ornaments

Elm Daybed Low Table antique-seat with the right hand columnsShanxi, circa 1880 This simply designed table is in a style referred to in Chinese as a 'ta'. It would originally have been produced as a daybed, used for seating or reclining on during the day. In a modern home and with ample space it would make a stunning large coffee table. The thick table top is fitted flush to the legs, which taper down slightly to quite square, angular horse hoof feet. Otherwise the style is extremely simple. The thick elm would